According to the DailMail, Computer virus found on Facebook steals bank details and money from accounts when users click on links.
- The virus, called the Zeus Banking Trojan, is being hidden on Facebook in infected links
- When a Facebook user clicks these links they are taken to malicious sites that can install the virus on to their PC or phone
- Trojan runs in the background undetected and steals information and logins
The Zeus Trojan uses keylogging to record every key that is pressed on a person’s keyboard. When the user enters an internet banking address and login details, the Trojan can steal them, sign into the account and drain all the money
How to avoid the Zeus troja
- To avoid falling victim to the Zeus malware don’t ever click on unknown links.
- If you want to check a link’s source, copy and paste it into a site such as URL X-ray. The site safely shows you the intended destination of a link.
- If you’re unsure about its safety – don’t click it.
- Install antivirus security on your PC and on your mobile devices, such as Lookout or AVG.
- To avoid people gaining access to your internet banking accounts, sign up for two-step verification.
- Each time you login a unique code will be sent to you separately – as a text message for example. This means even if someone has your login details, they won’t be able to access the unique code.